New Delhi [India], May 2 : Ambassador of Nepal to India, Shankar P Sharma, on Friday expressed his profound grief over the death of 18-year-old Nepali student Prisha Sah, studying at the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
According to a press note from the Information and Public Relations Department, Government of Odisha, Prisha was a first-year B Tech at KIIT who died by alleged suicide on Thursday evening. Taking to the social media platform X, Ambassador Sharma said that the Ministry of External Affairs, Odisha Government, police and the university are closely coordinating for a thorough probe into the matter.
"Deeply saddened by the tragic death of Nepali student Prisha Sah, found in her hostel room at KIIT, Odisha. Heartfelt condolences to her family. Prayers for eternal peace. We are closely coordinating with MEA, Odisha Govt, police & the university for a thorough investigation," the Ambassador said.
On Thursday, the Odisha government also extended condolences over the death of the girl and assured that necessary action would be taken in the matter.
"Information about the alleged suicide of a girl student from Nepal, studying in the first year B Tech, Computer Science, KIIT University, was received from local police at about 8.10 pm today. The university authorities immediately informed the girl's parents about the incident. In this hour of distress, the State Government extends its support to the family of the deceased and offers its condolences to them," the Information and Public Relations Department said.
"On receipt of the information, senior officers, including the Commissioner of Police and Revenue Divisional Commissioner, rushed to the site to enquire into the circumstances leading to the unfortunate incident and take necessary action in the matter. The forensic team is at the spot to collect evidence," it added.
Meanwhile, the Nepalese Embassy in New Delhi expressed condolences and stated that they were coordinating with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the Odisha government, the police, and the university for a thorough investigation.
Sharing a post on X, the Nepal Embassy wrote, "Deeply saddened by the tragic death of Nepali student Prisha Sah at KIIT, Odisha. Heartfelt condolences to her family."
"Prayers for her eternal peace. We're closely coordinating with MEA, Odisha Govt., police & the university for a thorough investigation," the post added.
This is the second incident of the death of a Nepali female student at the same university to be reported within three months. Earlier in February, Prakriti Lamsal also died by suicide at the same university.